Memorial donations may be made to the SPCA, Plains Township, in memory of Joan and Hopper.

Former Resident

Michael J. Rickey, 64, Nanticoke, died August 12, 2013, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, where he was a patient for the past nine days.

Born on March 31, 1949, in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late Michael and Louise Kenski Rickey. He attended St. Jude Parochial School, Mountain Top, and graduated from Crestwood High School, class of 1967.

Mr. Rickey was a veteran of the Vietnam War, having served in the U. S. Army from 1967 to 1970. He received the Vietnam Service Medal with two campaign credits and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 devices, among others. He also served in Korea and was honorably discharged with the rank of specialist 4.

He had been employed at CertainTeed, Mountain Top, for 30 years, retiring in 2010.

A memorial service will be held 11 a. m. Aug. 24 at Sweet Valley Church of Christ, 5439 Main Road, Sweet Valley, with Pastor Joel Stauffer officiating. Military honors will be accorded by the U. S. Army. Friends may call 10 a. m. until time of service.

Contributions in Michael’s memory be made to Sweet Valley Church of Christ; or to the SPCA, 524 E. Main St., Fox Hill Road, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.